The combined public/work session meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Mahwah held at the Municipal Building, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, N. J. was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Dr. Ross, Chairman. The Opening Statement was read according to the Sunshine Law, followed by the flag salute and roll call.

These minutes are a synopsis of the meeting. A verbatim audio tape recording is on file with the Board Secretary at the Planning Board Office, 475 Corporate Dr., Mahwah, N. J. Copies of the tapes may be purchased for a fee.

A motion to open the meeting to the Public was made by Mr. DaPuzzo and seconded by Mr. Rudolph. All voted in favor.

A motion to close was made by Mr. Rudolph and seconded by Mr. Crean. All voted in favor.

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. DKT. #493 – FRASCO HOMES, BL. 89, LOTS 13-15 & 66 & 74

Public Hearing is carried to February 27, 2006.

B. DKT. #482-A – HUMMER, 319 ROUTE 17 NORTH

Public Hearing is carried to February 27, 2006.

C. E-BD-216-239-401 – TYDALE DEVELOPERS, 50 CROCKER MANSION

Ms. Richter recused herself.

Notices were in order.

Tibor Latincsics, Conklin Associates appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant. The applicant is seeking a soil movement permit approval. There is a soil movement for net export of 626 cubic yards. The applicant is asking for a waiver for slopes up to 1V:3H.

There are two seepage pits proposed for drainage. Mr. Latincsics stated they will comply with all comments in the Boswell Engineering Report of December 20, 2005.

Mike Kelly asked that they provide a swale directing some of the storm water run off to the roadway at the north side of the site.

A motion to open the meeting to the Public was made by Mr. Brotherton and seconded by Mr. DaPuzzo. All in favor.

Harold Clark, 59 Georgian Court appeared before the Board. He asked about the slope waiver in the rear yard and the footprint of the proposed house. The rear yard will slope towards the proposed home and not the adjoining property. Mr. Latincsics stated the footprint of the proposed house is 3,571 sq. ft. including the garage. In answer to another concern of Mr. Clark, Mr. Latincsics also indicated that the property will be clearly staked before clearing.

A motion to close the meeting to the Public was made by Mr. Brotherton and seconded by Mr. Rudolph. All in favor.

Mr. Brotherton noted that there are 25 trees to be removed and 7 replacement trees needed.